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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1949

Page

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Seniors Receive Top Honors at Year End Exercises

The high school and junior college top seniors were named at the year end commencement in the auditorium. James McFaden announces winners alongside Dr. J Dunnington remarks. Prayers and music accompany the ceremony with awards presented by church and school leaders.

Dmnetssurg Public High James McFaden H. 5 J.C. Dean J. Dunnington Iowa City Trush Carmen Miljor Paul R. Johnson First Methodist Dahlet B. Kelly Ember Metods Asplawas Johnson

New Autos Licensed In Past Week

A report from the Counts Treasurer Mercer Richters notes 14 new automobile licenses issued during the past week. Names include Hudson Raymond Montag West Chevrolet H B McCutchan Ermietads Schafer West motor Bend Elvana Benson Kenneth Nelson Emmetshurs Chevrolet W J Hanson Graettinger Hiawatha Gambleatore Emimnetsbure Oldemobile Arthur W Smith Revuetsbhurg Chevrolet Francis Heidecker Gynettinger Ghevenlet Foster Reed Packard Jessie Anderson Harold Dranton Studebaker R W Ashby Richard Duus Marvin I Prichard Ruthven

Automodia Desartient of Counts Mercer Richters Hudson Raymond Montag West - Ghevrolet HB. McCutchan Ermietadsah Oug Ey Schafer Westmotor Bend Vevrolet Elvana J. Benson Eametsbur Chevrolet Kenneth Nelson Emmetshurs Rev W. J. Hanson Graettinger Hiawatha Sconter Gambleatore Temimnetsbure Oldemobile Arthur W. Smith Eevuetsbhurg Francis Heidecker Gynettinger Ghevenlet Foster Reed Uth Em. Packard Jessie Anderson Harold Dranton Tetehurz Studebaker R. W. Ashby Em Inetshure

Palo Alto 4 H Girls Rally Day Set for June 7

Local event pairs with annual group activities as community plans a June 7 rally day for Palo Alto 4 H girls. Funeral notices mention John J Callaghan 84 and Mrs James Gallagher 88 as long-time residents. Memorial Day rites draw a large crowd.

Ec. of Falo Ait Farmers Fly Palo Alto ePeati John J. Callaghan James Gallager

Births Notice From Local Families Mentioning Several Newborns

Suburban newspaper birth notices list a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ware Whittemore May 2 and a son to Mr and Mrs William Desnan Boatteburg June 2. Additional details appear in the IGecal hom section of future subscribers notes.

Igecal Hom Ware Ald Woarler Whittemore William Desnan Boatteburg

Salvation Army Drive Seeks Local Donations

The Salvation Army canvass in Palo Alto County opened three to four weeks ago with poor response. Local chairman Carl Klingaman says momentum is lacking and urges residents to contribute to support ongoing relief work. Treasurer WW Schradee at Palo Alto County State Bank will receive funds.

Bimetsburg Salvation Army Hera Carl Klingaman Paln Atta County Palo Alto Tf Yan Sehraeder Palo Altn County State Bank

Dinner Opens Methodists Crusade Fund Drive

The Methodists of Emuicaburg start their Crusade for Church Building Funds with a kickoff dinner at 7 tonight in the church. Henry Soltman of the Methodist Board of Church Extension will speak on The Tract and Trials of 3 Col Inder and The USA, with a focus on fund gifts from official board members. The event precedes the Victory Sunday service next Sunday.

Methodists Emuicaburg JeHs Henry Soltman Methodist Hoard Church Extension Philadelphhia USA J.the Hell Grerés

Father Eagan to Sing First Mass Here Next Week

Father Eagan will celebrate his first Mass at St. Silks City Cathedral next Thursday morning. The ordination, conducted by Bishop A. Muster of Ipido City, will include seven new priests with many from Evainetaburg planning to attend. The ceremony will list Father Magan as celebrant and Father Mason as deacon, followed by a public dinner hosted by Asy SuUMPHon parish.

Father Eagan Join Baran Sid Mee W. F. Began Emnetsmure A. M. Muster Ipido Slink City Tugeday Didesse Evainetaburg Apehutch St A. m W. F. Maron Qcelebrant Father Magan Father Mason Rohnert TM Nahe Robert L. Ferrie Manter William Bergeri Thurifer Alfred McGour Siminaman Antlytes Glen la Brother of the New Prick Andichard Harvey Father Basan Emmetsburg Catholic High School Asy Suumphon Parish

First Band Concert Scheduled for Wednesday Evening

Music director F Jol Fulman announced a week of summer instrument training ending Aug 30 for 70 students with room for more. The first concert, to be held in Cart House Square on Wednesday June 8 at 8 p.m., will feature local bands as they prepare this season.

Juatramentat Fom F. Jol Fulman Hi 5 Dunved Altitant Walcare Numhier Priman Cart House Square At & P.m Procrain Gek

Harold's Will Modernize And Remodel Store

Harold's Food store on Broadway will undergo a full remodeling and modernization. Work performed June 6 7 aims to finish by Wednesday with the store reopening to normal hours. The plan includes a new front entry moved to the north corner, a complete interior overhaul, added rear space, new refrigeration and open type display cases, and green scheme decor.

Harold's Broadway Harold We

Principal Feil Named Elementary Leader in Willam Mind

Huntrr A Feil of Willam Mind has been chosen as elementary principal for the 1249 50 school year replacing Tina Gumies who is leaving for a college teaching post in Vella Minn Feil is a Minnesota State Teachers College Mankato graduate with a Hi 4 degree and will pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Minnesota this summer The Feil family plans to relocate to Willam Mind for the posting

Emmetsburg Rellihan Huntrr A. Feil Willam Mind Naa Vet Haa Spicer. Minn Feil Ie Minnesota State Feachers Colllege Mankato Ming University of Minnesota Mia Feil Ueir Wereburg Lipe Adw Tina Gumies Vella

Kids Race For $25 In Izaak Walton Fishing Contest

The Izaak Walton league invites youths up to 14 to fish Five Teland lake Strides on Sunday for $25 in prizes. Contest runs 2 to 5 15 pm with fish brought to Rock Point by 4 15 pm. Prizes include most fish, second largest stringer, longest fish, longest sunfish, longest crappie, longest perch, and several originality awards.

Izaak Walton Teland Lake Emmeleburg Rock Island Rock Point Nike

Chosen Tops Among 2000 Contestants

Miss Taleia1 wins the Chicago tele typesetting contest beating 2000 competitors. Her skill with the tele type praised for its precision and speed as she claimed the top title in a weekend event with judges and corporate sponsors.

Mit Mas Ruppeck Chitego Hipgidek Parenta Wnandry Goodman Anderson Mre Rufieck Hin Teletype Corporation Ghieaeo Pensapapere Srs Rugpeck Chicago

Don Hughes Wins National Dealer Contest Prize

Dana J. Hughes of Alma Super Market is named one of three Iowa grocers to win a national Colgate prize in a 90 day merchandising contest. He receives a cash award as part of the program rewarding effective methods in marketing Colgate products.

Dana J. Hughes Alma Super Market Wan Colgate-Valmalive-Padt Towa Comeyl Thouwinids Noghes

Help Needed to Fix Up 3 Tennis Courts

Bob Achar seeks help to clean and improve Harrison park courts with Chamber of Commerce funding for equipment. He suggests grading, clay, and winter plowing before renovations and calls for volunteers to join in.

Bob Achar Harrison Park Enuiis Chamber of Commierce Toh Ens Nergons

Heaviest Rain Of Year Deluge Hits Fummersburg

Heavy rain totaling 1.40 inches fell in Fummersburg this week with 1.10 inches on Wednesday alone, marking the year's heaviest rainfall. A brief tornado scare occurred as clouds moved over the city, with downpours, thunder, and lightning. minor wind damage was reported. The storm interrupted evening commutes and filled gutters while farmers and gardeners noted drying conditions afterward.

Fummersburg Imer Guan Wil Gntnediale Emuetsbure Farners and Cardenerm Coe Wall

Methodists To Present The Light Eternal Play

The First Methodist Church plans a musical drama The Light Eternal on June 9 to 19 at 7 p m with a 65 member cast. Anita Simpson of New York directs the benefit for the building fund. Maurice Lichty plays the narrator grandfather. Phil Kerver Joseph. Malcolm Gehlbach Pharaoh. Milton Morling Aaron. Rev Paul Johnson Moses. Rehearsals underway. ticket sales at Graves Oil, Supply Catha Kermore, and Cook Drug.

Light Eternal Barely Building Fund Anita Simpson New York City A. H. Finer Maurice Lichtyan Phil Kerver Joseph Malcolm Gehlbach Pharoah Milton Morling Te Aaron Paul Johnson Ag Moges iQther Willard Trish Tonepi Wharval Mosea Taraeliter Kivine Keene Saistry Advanta Catha Kermore Eyes Cook Drag

Weather Forecast Partial Copy for June 1

Fragmentary weather note indicates precipitation around 20% on a day in June. Mentions light to moderate rain chance and unsettled skies for the morning and afternoon hours with cooler temperatures expected in the region.

Emmetsburg Leads In First Quarter Retail Sales

Emmetsburg's 175 firms posted 2 160 725 in sales in Q1 1945, beating Humboldt and New Hampton. Average firm sales ran 14 247 with 8 387 087 more than nearby area. Chamber bulletin notes Emmetsburg's status as a popular shopping center drawing trade from a wide territory.

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Sideswifes Auto on Bridge Costs Peters a Fine

George Peters of Renwick was fined $10 after sideswiping an automobile driven by Arthur Wilcox of Emmetsburg on a narrow Highway 18 bridge three and a half miles from the city. Peters had previously paid about $35 for damages to Wilcox's car. Sheriff Dick Miller noted the bridge is one of several dangerous spans on main highways in the county.

George Peters Renwick Bille Eoire Arthur Wilcox Emmetsburg Peters Weadey Wilcox Dick Miller Bath Peters

Linrolt Softball Triumph Details Missing

A fragment of a sports row references Linrolt with 18 and Hand with 0, plus unclear names and teams including Woliessay, Cis, Publishers, reln, Tondgelit, Ted's, and Cylinder leaving outsized ambiguity about event, score, and participants.

Linrolt Hand Woliessay Cis Va Reln

Hospital Notes Update on Recent Admissions and Injuries

Recent patient notes record admissions and injuries. Mrs Arnold Koltasely Whittemore on June 1, Dennis Trings om on June 7, Nancy Triges fy and Mrs Harold Auten of Rolfe with a knee injury on May 31. Mrs Auten is receiving treatment for her knee injury.

Arnold Koltasely Whittemore Dennis Tringsom Nancy Triges Harold Auten Rolfe Auten

Promotion for Miss Kath Clasen at Town Trust and Savin es Bank

Miss Kath Clasen is promoted from jailer to assistant cashier at the Town Trust and Savings Bank. Announcement came Wednesday after a board of directors meeting. She has been on the bank staff since February first.

Kath Clasen Castler Town ‘Trust and Savines Bank Miss Clazen

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